Archive for August, 2012

The weather forecast for Sat.  Sept. 1st is excellent. Join us after the Pawling Farmers Market for yoga and reflection in the cool, piney woods of the Pawling Nature Reserve. Instructor Gabrielle Semel will lead the group in this natural setting where the stream and waterfalls flow. Meet at the parking area onQuaker Lake...
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Major Michael A. Kopy from the NYS Police urges everyone to support the AAA’s annual “School’s Open—Drive Carefully” campaign to help preserve the safety of children traveling to and from school. AAA’s yearly “School’s Open—Drive Carefully” campaign alerts motorists to the special risks to school-age children from motor vehicle crashes, the leading cause of...
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United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region has set aside Sept. 21 as its first United Way Day to help launch the 2012 Campaign for the Common Good. The day will be celebrated at a breakfast event from7:30 to 9 a.m. at Riverfront Park in Beacon. United Way Day is a rallying event to mobilize...
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Tivoli…Village of Tivoli Mayor Bryan F. Cranna announced that the village is encouraging residents to forward their e-mail addresses to his office in an effort to alert them to issues such as emergencies, schedules, community forums, events, water and sewer issues, and other pertinent information that residents may want to be aware of. Mayor...
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The New York Master Forest Owner (MFO) Volunteer Program will be holding its annual Eastern Refresher workshop at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies on Saturday, September 22, from 8:30 to 2:00pm. The workshop will take place at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies Auditorium, at 2801 Sharon Turnpike (Rt. 44) in Millbrook, NY. ...
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The 3rd annual “Peace Bells Across the Hudson,” Promenade For Peace will be held September 22nd, 10 a.m., on the Walkway Across the Hudson. Partnering with them, Pax Christi of the Hudson Valley and St. Mary’s in Fishkill organizations: God’s Tyme and Men’s Fellowship, Rotary’s eight-county District 7210, especially the Newburgh Rotary and Family Promise of the Hudson...
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The Mid-Hudson Heritage Center located at 317 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, will present La Lavandería’s second exhibition Exploring the Line; a collaborative photography exhibition that strives to break down societal boundaries between local communities of diverse cultures and backgrounds. Opening night is Sept. 8th 5-8pm and runs through Oct. 8th. Featuring the work of Mid-Hudson...
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Rebuilding Together Dutchess County is accepting applications now for 2013 home repair program (from July through October).  The repairs are done at no cost to income qualified homeowners through the generous sponsorship of many area businesses, national sponsors, area churches and other grant programs. The organization plans to complete approximately 15 projects total on...
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Poughkeepsie… Dutchess County Resource Recovery Agency (DCRRA) will host its next Household Hazardous Waste Disposal event on Saturday, September 8th at the Cornell Cooperative Extension in Millbrook.  The event is open to all Dutchess County residents and runs 7:30am to 9:30am. Pre-registration is required and there is a $5 fee.  Call the DCRRA at...
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The 52nd Annual St. Paul’s Chicken Barbeque is set for Saturday, September 15th at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Pleasant Valley. Once again it’s held on the same weekend as Pleasant Valley Days, the town’s annual community day festival. Enjoy the celebration and then head to the church parish hall for supper. Come hungry,...
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